Cleaner/Handyperson. To ensure Ryton is kept as clean and as tidy as possible the Parish Council is seeking the services of a motivated individual to carryout routine cleaning and maintenance activities around the village. The tasks include collection of leaves and periodic litter picking, cleaning of the subway, general maintenance of the Village Hall grounds […]
My name is Steve Witter and I am the current Chairman of your Parish Council here in Ryton. I have lived in the village for 10 years, I work full time and have two sons who both go the village school. Have you ever wanted to make a difference in Ryton? Between now and May […]
One of Ryton on Dunsmore’s new Centenary Benches is in place, situated next to the War Memorial in preparation for this years Remembrance Sunday which commemorates 100 years since the end of World War One. Funds to pay for the benches were raised between various groups and people including Ryton’s very own The Malt Shovel […]
Defensive planting is the term used to describe the way you can use certain prickly plants, bushes and shrubs to deter burglars. Think about using defensive planting around vulnerable areas such as windows, fences, boundary walls and drainpipes. Everyone enjoys having a well kept, attractive garden and there’s no reason why upping the security in […]
Saturday November 10th on Knightlow Hill at 6.30 a.m: Wroth Silver Ceremony. Breakfast afterwards at the Queen’s Head, Bretford. This is said to be Britain’s longest running annual ceremony being recorded as ‘ongoing’ in 1086 and on this site since 1170. The ceremony takes place at the stone, the base of an old wayside cross, […]
The Service is on Sunday 11th November and will begin at 10.10am in St Leonards Church. Following the service after a short walk through the subway the act of Remembrance will take place at the War Memorial beginning at 10.55am.
Date of Quiz Evening in the Village Hall has been changed to 27th October. 7pm for 7-30pm start. Tickets £6. Bring your own drinks. Details from Sylvia Dixon, 02476301417.
Dunsmore Councillor Howard Roberts has unveiled World War One Centenary benches in honour of those residents from Ryton-on-Dunsmore who died during the Great War. In front of many of the villagers he said, “It is a great honour to speak as we unveil this bench in honour of the 18 men from Ryton who lost […]
Just a quick reminder that there will be a special unveiling of the World War One Centenary benches for the village this afternoon. This will take place next to the War Memorial after the march down the High Street which will commence around 4.30pm. A release of white doves will take place after the event […]
The free family fun continues this weekend in Ryton on Dunsmore. The re-enactors help us to meet a World War one cavalryman as they prepare for battle. Learn some of the skill needed for fighting on horseback! The Warwickshire Regiment 1914-1918 Living History Group portray a regular infantry soldier. The fun is still continuing today […]